Akshay (second from right) trying his hand at wheelchair tennis.
WHEN 15-year-old Akshay Nair started his personal project under an international baccalaureate programme, little did he know that it would contribute towards helping Malaysian wheelchair tennis athletes achieve their Paralympic dreams.
The Fairview International School student, who is an avid tennis player, said he was inspired to raise awareness on wheelchair tennis after observing a small group of players training for the sport.
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Akshay (second from right) trying his hand at wheelchair tennis.
Ariffahmi Zaquan Ariffin returning a shot during the match.
More than 50 people turned up for the event attended by national wheelchair tennis athletes at the National Tennis Centre in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, Kuala Lumpur.
Lenny (front) introducing the athletes before the exhibition match.
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